| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $195.34 | 5.350% | $205.7907 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.75 | 12.842% | $222.0166 | $222.02 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.69 | 6.164% | $202.4441 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 4.408% | $239.6164 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.37 | 10.820% | $143.3678 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.49 | 10.557% | $45.8701 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.41 | 5.534% | $96.4686 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.55 | $1,155.5743 | $1,155.58 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.60 | |